WHY:
On Sunday, August 18, 2013, around 1:45 a.m., a gray 2010-2013 Hyundai Tucson was travelling westbound on Ventura Boulevard just west of Kester Avenue when it collided with the open driver’s side door of a parked Ford Focus and two pedestrians who were standing on the roadway by the open door. One of the individuals hit was a 21-year-old male who was working as a parking attendant. The second victim was identified as 22-year-old Ernesto Melendez, the owner of the Ford Focus. Melendez was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The driver of the Hyundai continued westbound on Ventura Boulevard from Kester Avenue where he collided with an unoccupied BMW and left the scene.

Detectives are searching for any clues they can find to help solve this case.

Detectives will be on-hand to talk about the reward, provide updates on the investigation.